Caterpillar (CAT) Stock Hits Record High as Analysts Boost Targets
Caterpillar Inc. shares surged to an all-time high of $798.56 on April 17, 2026, capping a 170.88% annual gain. The industrial giant's market valuation now stands at $371 billion, trading at a 42 P/E ratio that some consider elevated.
Fourth-quarter results outpaced expectations with $5.16 EPS ($0.49 above consensus) and $19.13 billion revenue, marking 17.9% year-over-year growth. Full-year 2025 sales reached $67.6 billion, with Q4 setting a quarterly record at $19.1 billion.
Analysts turned increasingly bullish as Citi set a $905 price target and Jefferies upgraded to $900. The rally contrasts with insider selling of 125,950 shares worth $88.6 million over three months.
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